Proverbs 19:21 "Many are the plans in a man's heart, but it is the LORD's purpose that prevails"
We can make all the plans we want, but God has bigger plans for our lives. His plan is that His purpose will prevail. Whether you’re on board with him or not, He’s in charge. How often I forget this and make plans without consulting Him. How many times have I jumped out of bed to start a day jam packed with plans that I’ve made for myself. My plans are junk if they don’t line up with God’s plans. My agenda is trivial if it’s not created through consultation with my creator. I will stumble down the path of my life if I don’t follow the course that He has set for me.
Here’s what Stephen Trammell, Pastor at Champion Forest Baptist Church has to say about God’s plans:
God has plans for your life. Where are you currently in relation to God’s plans? Have you had some bumps along the way? Have you experienced any delays or detours? God factored in your response to His plans before you were ever born. God knew how you would navigate the path He has for you. Remember, nothing catches God by surprise.
God sees the totality of your life from beginning to end. He knew when you would be born and where you would live and even the personality you would express. God’s plans always prevail.
“But the plans of the LORD stand firm forever, the purposes of his heart through all generations.” Psalms 33:11 (NIV)
“‘For I know the plans I have for you,’ declares the LORD, ‘plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.’” Jer 29:11 (NIV)
You can anchor your life in God’s plans. His plans are to prosper you, to give you hope and a future. Your future goes beyond this present life. Your future includes eternity. God’s plans stand firm forever. Where Satan puts a period, God puts a comma. God’s purpose prevails.
You may not know what tomorrow holds, but you know who holds tomorrow! Turn this verse into a prayer. “Lord, I know that You know the plans you have for me. Your plans are to prosper me and not to harm me. Thank You precious Lord that Your plans are to give me hope and a future. I entrust my present and my future to Your care. In Jesus’ name, Amen.”
Take comfort in the God whose purpose prevails. His plan for you is good and it will triumph. Take some time each morning to ask God to author your agenda for the day. Leave room for Him in every moment. Don’t miss any opportunities to see his goodness and his purpose in your day.
Today’s post submitted by Kelly Coxe
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